File #: 17-505    Name:
Type: Agendas Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/16/2018 In control: Board of Aldermen
On agenda: 4/24/2018 Final action:
Title: Updates on Open Street and Summer Streets Events PURPOSE: The purpose of the item is to update the Board on Open Streets and Summer Streets Events.
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - 2018 Carrboro Open Streets Report, 2. Attachment B - Summer Streets Report 2018
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  Updates on Open Street and Summer Streets Events 

PURPOSE:   The purpose of the item is to update the Board on Open Streets and Summer Streets Events.            

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DEPARTMENT:  Recreation and Parks and Economic and Community Development           

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:  Anita Jones-McNair, Recreation and Parks Director  (919) 918-7381 and Annette Lafferty Economic and Community Development Director (919) 918-7319   

 

INFORMATION:     Weaver Street was the location for the 6th Annual Open Streets Event  on April 8, 2018.  The Inaugural Open Streets Event was held on April 13, 2013. See Attachment A for details and recommendations.

 

Summer Streets began as a pilot project in 2015.  See Attachment B for a full report and history of the event.        

 

FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT:  Based on the findings by staff, the Town would see a savings of $3000 in staff and equipment time if we discontinue the June and July street closures. 

 

RECOMMENDATION:r   Accept the report and recommendations.  Provide further direction to staff.